EAA MODEL

IZH43KH SIDE-BY-SIDE
COCKING HAMMER
SHOTGUN

WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ArmoryAmerican
European Corp. 402 Richard
Armory Corp.
Road
3855Rockledge, FL. 32955
North U.S. Highway 1
Cocoa, Florida 32926
(321) 639-4842
www.eaacorp.com
E-mail: eaacorp@eaacorp.com

© Copyright 2004
 EAA MODEL:
IZH43KH SIDE-BY-SIDE
COCKING HAMMER SHOTGUN
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NUMBER BARREL LENGTH GAUGE

IZH43KH 20" 12
TYPE FINISH
SIDE-BY-SIDE BLUE / NICKEL
SHOTGUN CASE COLOR
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Weight (average) - 20" = 6.3 Lbs
Overall Length - 35.8"

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual
contains important warnings, instructions and safety procedures which must be
understood BEFORE using this firearm. Read the ENTIRE MANUAL and if you
do not understand any part of it or the operation of your shotgun, stop and seek
professional firearms instructions. You can get a copy of this manual from
European American Armory Corp. upon request.

Record the serial number of your firearm (located under the top lever):
# ___________________________________________________________

and a description of it:

____________________________________________________________

Make a copy of this manual, proof of purchase/sales record for safekeeping in a

secure safe or fireproof container. Such proof is necessary if the firearm is
damaged, stolen or sent in for warranty repair.

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 WARNING!

**YOU RISK PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM**

Before handling any firearm, make sure you know the safety procedures and
most importantly, keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.

Before handling this firearm, read, understand and follow the instructions in this
manual. Always keep this manual with the firearm. If you lend, give or sell this
firearm, be sure the manual goes with it. If there is anything you do not understand,
seek advice from someone qualified in safe handling of firearms. You must ALWAYS
obey the following warnings, instructions and safety procedures:

1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

2. Firearms should be unloaded and secured when not actually in use.

3. Don’t rely on your firearm’s safety.

4. Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

5. Use only proper ammunition matching the precise gauge of your specific
shotgun.

6. If your shotgun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care.

7. Always wear ear and eye protection when shooting.

8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.

9. Don’t alter or modify your firearm and have it serviced regularly.

10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of your shotgun.

11. Shoot sober!

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Type Of Ammunition To Be Used
It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be used
in this firearm. Avoid military surplus or old ammunition as it may not fire with
sufficient force to expel the projectile or wad from the barrel. The use of reloaded,
high pressure or hand-loaded ammunition can be dangerous and will
void the warranty.

LEAD WARNING: The actual firearm does not contain any lead; however, it does
fire ammunition which contains lead or lead compounds known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive toxicity, and other serious
physical injury. Those who discharge a firearm, stand near someone who
discharges a firearm or clean firearms are hereby warned of the dangers presented
by lead and lead compounds and should take protective health measures. Avoid
exposure to lead while handling and wash your hands after contact. Proper air
ventilation is absolutely necessary when shooting indoors.

NOTICE

SHOTGUNS ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIREARMS OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS

and are sold by European American Armory Corp. with the specific understanding
that we are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for their safe handling or
resale under local laws and regulations.

European American Armory Corp. shall not be responsible in any manner

whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, for physical injury or for property
damage resulting in whole or in part from (1) intentional or negligent discharge,
(2) improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modification and/or
alteration of the internal/safety mechanisms, (4) defective, improper, high
pressure, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) corrosion and/or lack of
proper maintenance (6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond our direct and
immediate control. This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is
asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or strict liability (including any
failure to warn). Under no circumstance shall European American Armory
Corp. be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use
of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.

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 FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR
LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Get competent firearms instruction in safe handling before using this firearm.
Please ask your dealer for names of qualified instructors near you. All guns are
extremely dangerous if carelessly handled or used. Remember that the firearm
user is the primary “safety” and that reliance on any mechanical safety device
should never replace safe handling procedures.

This firearm WILL FIRE if a cartridge is in the chamber and the trigger is pulled
while the safety is disengaged.

DO NOT LOAD THIS SHOTGUN UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND HOW IT

OPERATES. KEEP this shotgun unloaded at all times except when you are
ready to fire and are sure of your target.

ALWAYS carry this shotgun in a case or original box unloaded.

NEVER point this shotgun at anything that is not your intended target even if
the shotgun is unloaded. When loading, unloading, cleaning or handling,
always be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and always keep
your finger off the trigger.

NEVER assume any gun is unloaded. Before handling, check to make sure the
chamber is empty. See Unloading Instructions. Make sure you know that this or
any firearm is fully unloaded before displaying or handling it. When handling any
firearm, keep your fingers away from the trigger at all times until you intend to fire.

Get instructions from a competent firearms instructor before using this or any
firearm. Learn from a professional how to handle, load, unload, operate, fire and
care for your gun.

NEVER PLAY with your firearm. It is not a toy and can be a very dangerous
weapon that can cause serious personal injury or death.

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Treat every gun as if it is
loaded...all the time. NEVER point any firearm (loaded or unloaded) at any person
or anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep your gun unloaded until
ready to use and make sure that it is unloaded before cleaning.

Keep your finger OFF the trigger until you are actually aiming at the target and
ready to shoot. Learn to rest your finger outside of the trigger guard.

Never rely on a gun’s “safety” to protect you from unsafe gun handling. A safety is
only a mechanical device, not a substitute for using common sense and following
gun safety procedures.
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 FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR
LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Never leave a gun unattended or where it could fall.

Store guns and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children. Make sure
that they are properly secured so untrained individuals and children will be denied
access to your guns and ammunition.

Test your gun’s operation and safeties only at a shooting range while the firearm
is pointed in a safe direction.

Know your target and what is beyond. Ask yourself what your projectile will hit if
it misses the target or passes through the intended target. Remember, a fired
projectile can travel over a mile (including a ricochet) and is capable of going
through walls. Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water . . . shot will ricochet.

Guns and alcohol or drugs do not mix. Don’t take any alcoholic beverages and/or
drugs before or during shooting activities.

Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle. Don’t climb a tree, cross a ditch or
fence with a loaded gun.

Always empty guns before entering a house, car, truck, boat, RV, camp or
any building.

When receiving a gun, always open the action and check to make sure the
chamber is unloaded.

NEVER accept anyone’s word that a gun is “unloaded” or “empty.” You should
immediately open the action and check to make sure it is unloaded.

Be careful with ALL ammunition. Even “blank” cartridges are deadly at close
range due to the muzzle blast. Make sure your ammunition is new and in good
clean condition. Do NOT oil or grease ammunition as this may damage the
cartridge primer. Do NOT tamper with or alter the standard factory ammunition.

Keep firearms unloaded when not actually in use. Load the gun only when on the
range preparing to fire and unload it before leaving the range.

Never put your hand over the muzzle of a gun.

ALWAYS WEAR protective shooting glasses and hearing protection when

using firearms.

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 FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR
LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Spectators should be at least 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while the
shooter is loading, shooting and unloading. Spectators should wear ear and eye
protection and they should avoid distracting those shooting their firearms.

Never drop your gun. If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper function
before using it again.

Do NOT alter or modify your gun. Don’t try to change your gun’s trigger pull,
because it may affect sear engagement and thereby cause accidental firing.

Do NOT remove any internal safety or safety device on the firearm. Safety
mechanisms are designed to help protect you from personal injury or death.

Properly maintain and keep your gun clean. Keep it in a dry place away from
other metals and water. If your gun shows sign of corrosion or improper operation,
have it serviced by a competent gunsmith.

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when loading and unloading your
gun. Never point the muzzle at anyone.

If a gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it pointed down range at the
target for 60 seconds. Sometimes slow primer ignition will cause a “hang fire” and
the cartridge will go off after a short pause. If it still fails to fire, keep muzzle
pointed in safe direction and avoid exposure to the breech as you attempt to
unload your firearm.

Never let water, snow, mud or other material enter the barrel. Always be sure the
barrel is free of any obstruction.

Use the correct ammunition for your firearm. Do NOT use the wrong size or
wrong strength ammunition in your firearm.

Teach children: 1. NOT to touch guns, bullets, cartridges, shells, flares or

any explosive device and 2. That if they discover such a dangerous item or
weapon they must immediately report its location to their parents, school
teacher or police.

Remember a firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone
else. Be careful with your firearm - an accident is almost always the result of not
following basic safety rules.

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Use the Security Lock Provided with your Shotgun
This shotgun comes with a security lock to assist in
protecting against unauthorized use. See Picture
A. The shotgun must be unloaded when the security
lock is in place on the shotgun. WARNING: Using
the security lock cannot substitute for securing your
firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations.

The security lock operates as follows: Picture A

1. To open the Trigger

Lock put the Key into
the notches of the
Trigger Lock Nut and
unscrew it counter-
clockwise. See
Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 Figure 2
Remove the Trigger Lock Screw.

2. To install the Trigger Lock on a side-by-side

shotgun put the Trigger Lock over the trigger guard
with the larger end of the Trigger Lock shroud
pointing toward the muzzle. Then place the
Trigger Lock Screw through the cross-slotted
hole on the side of the Trigger Lock shroud. See
Figure 3. Figure 3

3. Screw the Trigger Lock Nut on the Trigger Lock

Screw (clockwise) and tighten the nut with the
key. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE NUT TOO TIGHT
OR YOU COULD DAMAGE THE LOCK SCREW.
See Figure 4.

4. To remove the Trigger Lock, unscrew the Trigger

Lock Nut with the key and detach the Trigger Figure 4
Lock Screw. See Figure 5.

WARNING
Always store the key to the security lock: (1) in a
separate location away from the shotgun; (2) in a
secure location unknown and not accessible to
others, especially children. Whether you secure your
firearms by using the supplied security lock, a gun
lock or safe or some other mechanism, it is YOUR Figure 5
RESPONSIBILITY to store your firearms in such a manner that children and
other unauthorized persons cannot gain access to them.
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USED FIREARMS - Firearms are sometimes altered to work incorrectly, or parts
may be removed, lost or replaced with incorrect parts. If you got your European
American Armory Corp. firearm as a used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should
take it to a good gunsmith who knows European American Armory Corp. firearms,
and have him examine it.

WRITE EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY CORP. concerning any items or

circumstances that you do not understand and which might relate to your safety
and the operation of your firearm at: European American Armory Corp., 3855
North U.S. Highway 1, Cocoa, Florida 32926 (321) 639-4842.

W A R N I N G (POTENTIAL OBSTRUCTIONS)
BEFORE LOADING or firing a shotgun, examine the bore and the firing chamber
to be certain they are clean and free of any obstruction. Even a heavy coat of oil,
grease, snow or water may result in damage to the firearm and injury to the
shooter and/or persons near the firearm. A misfire or unusual sound upon firing is
a signal to cease firing and to examine the chamber and bore. If there is any
obstruction, clear the obstruction and clean the bore and chamber before firing.

Any bore obstruction, even if it is only partly blocked, may cause the gun to blow
up if it is fired, or may cause damage to the gun such as a bulged barrel. To avoid
personal injury or death to the shooter or bystanders, check the barrel before
shooting or if a shot does not sound normal.

WARNING
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction! Never attempt to load or
unload any firearm inside a vehicle, building or other confined space (except a
properly constructed shooting range). Enclosed areas frequently offer no
completely safe direction in which to point the firearm. If an accidental discharge
occurs, there is great risk of death, personal injury or property damage. Before
loading, always clean all, grease and oil from the bore and chamber, and check
to be certain that no obstruction is in the barrel. Any foreign matter in the barrel
could result in a bulged or burst barrel or other damage to the firearm and could
cause serious injury to the shooter or to others.

WARNING
If there is any reason to suspect that a projectile is obstructing the barrel,
immediately unload the firearm (See Unloading Instructions) and check the chamber
and the bore. A wad, shot or some other matter may be lodged some distance
down the barrel where it can not easily be seen. Check the bore by using a
cleaning rod to pass through the barrel. If a blockage is in the bore, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT WITH ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BLOW IT
OUT WITH A BLANK CARTRIDGE OR A CARTRIDGE FROM WHICH THE
SHOT HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUE(S) CAN GENERATE
EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY. If the blockage can be removed with a cleaning rod, clean
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any unburned powder grains from the bore, chambers and mechanism before
resuming shooting. If the blockage cannot be dislodged by tapping it with a cleaning
rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.

W A R N I N G (EYE AND EAR PROTECTION)

When shooting, full eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times. Shooters
and spectators must wear shooting glasses and hearing protection to prevent
eye injury and hearing loss. Vision and hearing impairment can occur with only
one moment of non-protection.

W A R N I N G (Mechanical Malfunctions)
STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM if your firearm
develops: a mechanical malfunction; binding or stoppage; spitting powder/gas; a
punctured cartridge primer; a bulged or ruptured cartridge case; or the sound on
firing does not sound quite right. Do NOT try one more shot but unload your
firearm and take it and the ammunition to a qualified gunsmith or send it back to
European American Armory Corp. for examination. Do not assume that the shotgun
is empty merely because you checked the chamber. You must also check the
bore for any fired shot or wad jammed inside the barrel.

BASIC PARTS OF YOUR SHOTGUN

EXTERNAL CONTROL PARTS:

Trigger Block Safety: The safety mechanism of the shotgun provides protection
against accidental and unintentional discharge under normal usage when properly
engaged and in good working order. The safety mechanism is not a substitute for
following the rules of safe gun handling. Do not disengage the safety unless you
are ready to fire the shotgun. MAKE SURE YOU
UNDERSTAND HOW THE SAFETY WORKS
BEFORE YOU LOAD OR USE THE SHOTGUN.

The safety mechanism is a tang-style safety located

behind the top lever. See Figure 6. To place the
safety in the “on” or “safe” position, pull the button
all the way to the rear. When in the “on” or “safe”
position, the safety blocks the rearward motion of Figure 6
the trigger(s). To place the safety in the “off” or “fire”
position, push the slide button all the way forward.
When in the “off” or “fire” position, a red dot is
exposed behind the slide button. You have now
disengaged the safety and the shotgun is in the
ready-to-fire position. See Figure 7.

Figure 7
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 WARNING
Do not touch the trigger(s) while moving the safety. When operating the safety,
make sure you push or pull it to the full extent of its travel in the desired direction,
either fully “on” or fully “off.” Half-safe or partially-safe is UNSAFE.

WARNING
The shotgun is designed to and WILL FIRE when the trigger is pulled and the
safety mechanism is in the “off” or “fire” position.

Top Lever: The top lever is located just forward of

the safety mechanism. See Figure 8. The top lever
is used to break open the action to load and/or
unload the shotgun, and to assemble and
disassemble the shotgun. To break open the action,
fully push the top lever to the right. See Figure 9.
The safety will engage when the top lever is pushed
to the right when opening the barrels. Figure 8

WARNING
When operating the top lever, you must: (1) make
sure the safety mechanism is in the “on” or “safe”
position; (2) keep your fingers away from the trigger(s)
and outside of the trigger guard; and (3) control the
direction of the muzzle of the shotgun.
Figure 9
Trigger(s): Model IZH43KH shotguns are available
in a double-trigger configuration. See Figure 10.

WARNING
Never pull the trigger(s) until you are actually ready to fire. Keep your fingers off
the trigger(s) and outside of the trigger guard until you are ready to pull the trigger
and fire the shotgun. When opening and closing the action and when engaging or
disengaging the safety mechanism, make sure your fingers are outside the trigger
guard and away from the trigger(s).

Model IZH43KH shotguns are patterned after classic

side-by-side shotguns with two triggers. The front
trigger always fires the right barrel. The back trigger
always fires the left barrel. Pulling either trigger with
the safety in the “off” or “fire” position fires the shotgun.
Figure 10

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 WARNING
Never fire a double-trigger shotgun by using two
fingers because you may inadvertently pull both
triggers at the same time resulting in a near
simultaneous firing of both barrels. Use your
index finger to pull one of the triggers to fire the
first shot. After that shot is fired, release the trigger
and move your index finger to the other trigger to
fire the second shot. Figure 11

Extractors: Model IZH43KH shotguns are

equipped with extractors from the factory for
extraction of the fired rounds upon opening of the
action. See Figure 11.

The Fore End: The fore end is the wooden grip

piece that attaches to the barrel assembly and
Figure 12
locks the barrel assembly into the receiver. See
Figure 12. The fore end has a mechanical latch
that is used to lock and unlock the fore end to the
barrel assembly. Never attempt to fire your
shotgun without having the fore end locked in its
proper position on the barrel assembly.

External Hammers: The external hammers are

located on both sides of the receiver. See Figure Figure 13
13. The hammers must be manually cocked to fire
the shotgun.

External Firing Pins: The external firing pins are

located on both sides of the upper receiver in front of
the hammers. See Figure 14.

The Serial Number: The shotgun’s serial number

Figure 14
is located under the top lever.

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Directions For Assembly Of Shotgun:

WARNING
Before you begin to assemble the shotgun, you MUST (1) look down the barrels
from the breech end toward the muzzle end to make sure there is no ammunition
in the chambers or obstructions in the barrels, and (2) make sure the safety is in
the “safe” position.

Your shotgun was shipped with the barrel assembly (barrels and fore end) detached
from the receiver assembly. To assemble the shotgun, follow these instructions:

1) Remove the plastic bags or wrapping covering

the parts. Then remove the fore end from the
barrel by pulling outward on the mechanical lever
in the lower midsection of the fore end and tipping
the fore end out and away from the barrel. See
Figure 15.
Figure 15
2) Now push the top lever to the right and hold
with one hand. Do not force the top lever.
See Figure 16.

3) Holding the barrels with other hand, engage the

lower locking lug located on the lower portion
of the barrels with the receiver. The half-round
cut out on the lower locking lug fits around the
Figure 16
round bar in the forward lower portion of the slot
in the receiver. With the barrels engaged into the receiver, swing the barrels
up into the locked position. The top lever should move back to the center
once the barrels are
locked into position.
Note: The top lever
may not move
completely to the
center on a new
shotgun until the gun is
broken in. The top
lever must move at Figure 17a Figure 17b
least three quarters of
its full travel distance.
See Figure 17 (a, b,
c, d).

4) Now that the barrels

have been locked into Figure 17c Figure 17d
the receiver, you must
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 reattach the fore end to the barrels. Pull outward
on the mechanical latch in the center of the fore
end and place the fore end on the receiver. With
an upward swinging motion, lock the fore end onto
the barrels. Do not force the fore end into its
locked position on the barrels. If the latch does
not go to its final flat position, it may be necessary
to push it into place. Never force the latch into Figure 18
the flat position. See Figure 18.

LOADING AND UNLOADING YOUR SHOTGUN

WARNING
Never load or fire the shotgun unless the barrel assembly is locked into position
on the receiver, and the fore end is locked into the receiver and barrel assembly.

WARNING
Make sure the shotgun is pointed in a safe direction and the trigger block safety
is engaged at all times while loading and unloading. NEVER allow your fingers or
other objects to contact the trigger(s) while loading or unloading.

WARNING
Do not disengage the trigger block safety until you are ready to fire and have the
gun pointed safely downrange.

WARNING
Do not load shotgun until you are ready to fire.

TO LOAD:
1) Make sure the ammunition that you are using is
the correct size and gauge. The barrels are marked
with the gauge and chamber size. Barrels marked
with 2 3/4" (70mm) will use only 2 3/4" (70mm)
and must not be used with or 3" (76mm) or 3 1/2"
(89mm) shells.
Figure 19
2) Visually inspect the chambers and barrels for
obstructions by breaking open the shotgun by
depressing the locking lever and tipping the barrels
down. The chambers and barrels should be free
of oil or grease or obstructions. See Figure 19.

3) After inspection load the correct type of shot shells

into the chambers, making sure that the shells
are flush with the extractor. See Figure 20 and
Figure 20
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 Figure 21. Then close the action by swinging
the barrels up until they lock into the receiver and
the top lever moves back to the center position.
If the top lever does not move to the center, break
open the action again and check to see if the
shot shells are fully seated in the chambers. If
the shells are fully seated, then re-close the action. Figure 21
If the shot shells are not fully seated, check the chambers for blockage and
check the shells for deformation and retry closing the action once more. If
the shells are the correct type and the chambers are not blocked and the
shells are not deformed and the top lever does not move at least three quarters
of the full travel distance to the center after closing, then unload the gun
(follow Unloading Instructions) and have a competent gunsmith look at the
shotgun or return the shotgun to European American Armory Corp. for
inspection. Note: The top lever may not move completely to the center on a
new shotgun until it is broken in. The lever must move at least three quarters
of the full travel distance. Try and move the top lever to the center position by
pushing it, but do not force it.

TO UNLOAD:

1) Break open the shotgun by use of the top lever, and tip the barrels down.

2) Remove the shell(s) from the chamber(s) by grabbing them by the rim of the
shell(s) and pulling them from the chambers and
store them in a safe place.

3) Visually check the barrels to make sure that they

are free from obstructions. See Figure 22.

4) Engage the trigger block safety after the shotgun

is unloaded. Figure 22

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COCKING AND UNCOCKING YOUR SHOTGUN

TO COCK:

1) While keeping your fingers away from the triggers, grab the shotgun firmly
with your right hand around the stock’s pistol grip. Place your right thumb on
the top of the right hammer. See Figures 23a and 23b.

2) Pull the hammer rearward until it locks in the cocked position. See Figure 24.

Figure 23a Figure 23b Figure 24

3) Next, place your right thumb on the left hammer

and pull it rearward until it locks in the cocked
position. See Figure 25.

4) Keeping your shotgun pointed in a safe direction,

or at your intended target, remove the safety
and pull the trigger of the barrel you want to
shoot first. Figure 25

TO UNCOCK:

1) While holding the shotgun firmly by the stock’s pistol grip, break open
the shotgun by using the top lever. Remove any live rounds (see Unloading
Procedures). See Figures 26a and 26b. Repeat this step with the other
trigger.

2) With the shotgun broken open and properly unloaded, disengage the safety.
See Figure 27.

Figure 26a Figure 26b Figure 27

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3) Place your thumb on the top of the right hammer. Holding the hammer firmly,
pull the front trigger and slowly lower the hammer to its resting position.
Repeat this step with the left hammer. See Figures 28a and 28b.

Figure 28a Figure 28b

FIRING YOUR SHOTGUN

WARNING
Never load a cartridge into the chamber until you are ready to fire the shotgun.

WARN ING
Do not disengage the trigger block safety until the shotgun is pointed in a safe
direction and you are ready to fire.

WARN ING
If a cartridge does not fire and the trigger has been pulled and the trigger block
safety is disengaged, Stop! Then do the following: a) Make sure the gun is
pointed in a safe direction b) Engage the trigger block safety c) Wait 60 seconds
d) Follow the instructions above for unloading the shotgun.

WARNING
If during firing the sound of any cartridge is noticeably softer or louder than the
previous cartridge fired, Stop! The do the following: a) Make sure the gun is
pointed in a safe direction b) Engage the trigger block safety c) Follow the
instructions above for unloading the shotgun and d) With the shotgun unloaded
visually inspect the shotgun for barrel blockage or damage. Then inspect the
receiver of the shotgun for damage before continuing.

READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE FIRING THE SHOTGUN.

TO FIRE THE SHOTGUN:

1) Make sure the shotgun is pointed in a safe

direction with the trigger block safety engaged.
See Figure 29a. Figure 29a
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2) Make sure you are wearing eye and ear protection.

3) Keep your fingers away from the trigger(s).

4) Cock hammers per Cocking Instructions.

5) Push the trigger block safety to the “off” or

“fire” position with the red dot showing. See Figure 29b
Figure 29b.

6) With the butt stock held firmly again your shoulder

and the barrels pointed towards your intended
target, place your trigger finger on the trigger. The
shotgun will fire when you pull or squeeze the
trigger with the requisite force. See Figure 30.
Figure 30
7) When you are using a double-trigger, move your
finger to the other trigger and pull it. The second
round will now fire.

WARNING
Once you have fired the shotgun, immediately push
the trigger block safety to the “on” or “safe” position.
Then follow the unloading instructions above while Figure 31
keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

DIRECTIONS FOR DISASSEMBLY OF THE

SHOTGUN:

1) Make sure the shotgun is unloaded (FOLLOW

UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS) and pointed in
Figure 32
a safe direction.

2) Make sure the trigger block safety is engaged in

the “on” or “safe” position. See Figure 31.

3) Remove the fore end from the barrels by pulling

out the mechanical lever in the lower center of
the fore end and removing the fore end in a
downward outward swinging motion. See Figure 33a
Figure 32. Never force the fore end off the
barrels and receiver.

4) With the barrels and receiver supported with one

hand, push the top lever to the right fully and tip
the barrels down until they disengage from the
receiver. Check the barrels for damage and
blockages after removal. See Figures 33(a, b). Figure 33b
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MANUFACTURER’S WARNING:
This firearm was manufactured to properly perform with the original parts as
designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are correctly installed
and that neither replacements nor originals are altered or changed. Your gun is a
complex tool with many parts that must relate correctly to other parts for safe
and accurate operation. Putting a gun together wrong or with modified parts can
result in a damaged gun, or personal injury or death to you or others. Always let
a qualified gunsmith work on your gun or at least, check any work not performed
by a gunsmith. Firearms safety is your primary concern. THE GUN OWNER
MUST ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CORRECT REASSEMBLY
AND FUNCTIONING OF THE FIREARM AFTER ANY DISASSEMBLY OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.

TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN:

A) Follow procedures for unloading shotgun as described previously.

B) Follow procedures for disassembly of shotgun as described previously.

C) Materials needed to clean this shotgun are: a cleaning rod, cotton bore
patches, brass bore brush, powder solvent, a small soft brush and good
quality gun oil.

WARNING: Lead or lead compounds are known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive toxicity, and other serious physical
injury. Those who clean firearms should take protective measures to avoid contact
or exposure to such chemicals.

D) Using the bore brush with powder solvent, scrub the interior of the barrels and
chambers to remove any powder and lead residue in the bore. Always and
lastly, swab the interior of the barrels with cotton patch with gun oil to coat
and protect the bore and chambers from rust and corrosion.

E) Any powder fouling on the firing wall, barrel, etc. can be easily cleaned with a
brush and powder solvent.

F) All external surfaces should be wiped down with a light coat of rust preventative.
Avoid using too much oil as powder, dust or other foreign material may get
trapped in the oil. This could lead to congealed deposits which may interfere
with the safe and reliable operation of the shotgun.

G) USE CAUTION while using solvents in gun bore cleaning. Prolonged or excess
contact with solvents can damage the gun’s bluing and finish. Be sure to
wipe away all excess solvent and then lubricate with oil.

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H) A gun should be cleaned after firing. In addition, external parts should be
wiped with an oiled cloth after handling. A light oil is ordinarily all that is
necessary in cleaning if the gun has not been fired or fired very little. If a gun
is used frequently, it must be cleaned after each firing and regularly serviced
by a professional gunsmith. If the gun has been stored, remove all excess oil
and/or grease before firing. Always check to be sure that no cleaning patch
or other obstruction remains in the bore or chambers before firing.

DANGER – AMMUNITION WARNING

Firearms may be damaged and serious personal injury or death to the shooter or
bystanders may result from any condition which contributes to the generation of
excessive pressure or uncontrolled release of gas within the firearm. Such adverse
conditions can be caused by bore or chamber obstruction, propellant powder
overloads or by defective, incorrect or improperly loaded and assembled cartridge
components. Even the strongest firearm can be blown up as a result of excessive
pressure. It is extremely dangerous to use a cartridge whose pressure is greater
than that developed by cartridges loaded to industry standards.

AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE

We specifically disclaim responsibility for any damage, personal injury or death
occurring in connection with or as the result of the use of European American
Armory Corp. shotguns with faulty, nonstandard, remanufactured, hand-loaded or
reloaded ammunition, or with cartridges other than factory cartridges for which
the firearm was originally chambered.

LUBRICATION WARNING
Firing a shotgun with oil, grease or any other material even partially obstructing
the bore may result in damage to the shotgun and personal injury to the shooter
and those nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition. If the
primer or powder charge of a cartridge is affected by the lubricant, they may not
fully ignite yet the energy from the primer and/or powder may be sufficient to push
the projectile or wad into the bore where it may become lodged. Firing a subsequent
cartridge into the obstructed bore will damage the shotgun and may cause personal
injury to the shooter and those nearby. Use lubricants properly. You are responsible
for the proper care and maintenance of your firearm and ammunition.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This European American Armory Corp. firearm is warranted to the original retail
customer for One Year from date of purchase against defects in material and
workmanship. All parts and labor or replacement at our option are covered.
Wood Stock and Wood Fore End are not covered by the One Year Warranty. The
warranty on the wood stock and fore end is 60 days from purchase and only
covers manufactured and material defects.

Transportation to and from our repair facilities, government fees, damage caused
by failure to perform normal maintenance, sales outside the United States, damage

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due to use of high velocity, high pressure, reloaded or other nonstandard ammunition,
or any unauthorized repair, modification, misuse, abuse, or alteration of the product
are not covered by this Limited Warranty.

Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and

fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from date of original retail
purchase. Consequential or incidental damages and/or expenses, or any other
expenses are not covered by this warranty.

To obtain warranty performance send your firearm with proof of retail purchase,
freight prepaid to:

European American Armory Corp.

3855 North U.S. Highway 1
Cocoa, Florida 32926

NOTICE: It is illegal to ship a firearm with ammunition in the firearm or in the

same packaging. Firearms and ammunition must be shipped separately. For
information about shipping ammunition, call European American Armory Corp. at
(321) 639-4842.

WARNING—ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS
Altering or modifying parts and/or internal safeties is dangerous and will void the
warranty. This shotgun was manufactured to perform properly with the original
parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are made for
this firearm and are installed correctly and that neither the replacements nor
originals are altered or changed. Your gun is a complex precision tool with many
parts that must relate correctly to other parts in order for proper and safe operation.
Putting a gun together wrong or with incorrect or modified parts can result in a
damaged gun, danger, and personal injury or death to you and others through
malfunction. Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your gun or at least
check any work not performed by a gunsmith.

YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL

Always keep this manual with your firearm. Make sure you understand all the
warnings, operation instructions and safety procedures. When you lend, give or
sell the firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. You can get a copy of this
manual from European American Armory Corp. upon request.

ALL PARTS ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO A $10.00 CHARGE FOR SHIPPING

AND HANDLING. Please state Model, Caliber, Serial Number, and Finish Color
when ordering. For parts, information and service contact: European American
Armory Corp.,
Corp. 3855 North U.S.
402 Richard Highway
Road 1. Cocoa,
Rockledge, Florida 32926 Phone: (321)
FL. 32955
639-4842.

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OPTIONAL CHOKE TUBES

Warning: Never install or remove choke tubes while the firearm is loaded. Only
install or remove choke tubes with the firearm unloaded, the action open and the
trigger block safety engaged.

Screw in Chokes Symbols/Markings

The end of the choke tubes are marked with slashes to identify the choke
constriction:
/ - Full
// - Improved Modified
/// - Modified
//// - Improved Cylinder
Cl - Cylinder

WARNING!
MAKE SURE YOU FULLY TIGHTEN THE CHOKE TUBE
Shooting with a loose choke tube can cause damage to your shotgun.

Additional information on screw choke tubes:

A) Only tighten or loosen choke tubes with flat key wrench supplied with your
shotgun. Note: wrench (and extra choke tube or tubes if supplied) are under
the cardboard in front of the semi-auto shotgun receiver in the box.

B) Never shoot the IZH43KH shotgun with a partially installed choke tube.

C) Model IZH43KH shotguns are available with fixed choke or screw choke barrels.
There are two types of screw chokes available: lead shot choke tubes and
steel shot choke tubes. When installed, steel shot choke tubes protrude
approximately 3/4” from the muzzle end of the barrel and the mating lip will
be flush with the end of the barrel. When installed, lead shot choke tubes fit
flush with or slightly below the muzzle end of the barrel. If you have lead shot
choke tubes and intend to shoot steel shot cartridges or slugs, then you
must use only the IC or Cylinder tubes. If you have steel shot choke tubes,
you may fire steel shot cartridges through any of those choke tubes. DO
NOT fire slugs in Modified, Improved Modified or Full lead shot choke tubes
or steel shot choke tubes.

D) Correctly install choke tubes: Lead shot choke tubes should fit flush or slightly
below the muzzle end of the barrel. Steel shot choke tubes will protrude out
from the barrel about 3/4” and the mating lip will be flush with barrel end.

E) Before using the IZH43KH shotgun make sure that the choke tubes are
installed correctly.

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F) Keep choke tubes lubricated and installed. Never fire the gun without a
choke tube installed. Handle choke tubes carefully since the leading
edge is very thin.

Notes on Shot Material and Chokes:

1) Shells using Bismuth or Tungsten-Matrix shot are subject to the same
barrel and choke tube limitations as lead shot. Shells using Tungsten-
Iron shot or Hevi-Shot are subject to the same barrel and choke tube
limitations as steel shot.

2) On fixed choke guns, shells loaded with steel, Tungsten-Iron or Hevi-

Shot should be fired only in IC or Cylinder barrels. DO NOT fire steel,
Tungsten-Iron or Hevi-Shot shells in fixed barrels with Modified, Improved
Modified or Full choke barrels. Lead, Bismuth and Tungsten-Matrix may
be fired in all fixed choke barrels.

3) On fixed choke guns, slugs may be fired in only IC and Cylinder barrels.
DO NOT fire slugs in fixed choke barrels with Modified, Improved Modified
or Full chokes.

If you would like to buy extra choke tubes (skeet, trap, extra full, etc.) call
(321) 639-4842.

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 IZH43KH EXPLODED PARTS VIEW

IZH43KH PARTS LIST

1. Barrel assembly 28. Cam 55. Safety
2. Stock swivel base 29. Cam pin 56. Screw
3. Extractor pin 30. Sear pin 57. Bush
4. Woodscrew 31. Sear, LH 58. Screw
5. Extractor 32. Left hammer base 59. Plate, LH
6. Screw 33. Plug 60. Plate, RH
7. Swivel pin 34. Plug screw 61. Screw
8. Swivel loop 35. Follower 62. Trigger plate
9. Screw 36. Rod assembly, LH 63. Screw
10. Barrel swivel base 37. Rod assembly, RH 64. Trigger guard
11. Front sight 38. Spring 65. Trigger guard screw
12. Fore end 39. Safety pin and button 66. Trigger, LH
13. Fore end bush 40. Screw 67. Trigger spring
14. Spring 41. Locking lever 68. Trigger, RH
15. Catch housing 42. Right hammer base 69. Pin
16. Fore end catch 43. Hammer, RH 70. Hammer bush
17. Pin 44. Sear, RH 71. Firing pin
18. Screw 45. Screw 72. Firing pin spring
19. Screw 46. Button 73. Firing pin bushing, RH
20. Screw 47. Locking bolt 74. Firing pin bushing, LH
21. Screw 48. Screw 75. Firing pin bushing screw
22. Washer 49. Locking bolt screw 76. Blocking frame
23. Butt plate 50. Cam stop 77. Blocking lever
24. Hinge 51. Crosspiece 78. Blocking lever spring
25. Stock 52. Locking bolt lever 79. Connecting rod
26. Safety spring 53. Ball 80. Shock-absorber
27. Receiver 54. Hammer, LH

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 ! WARNING
Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that
can cause severe injuries or death.
Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked
away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a
loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly
uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.

! ADVERTENCIA
A los ninos los atroen las armaside de fuego y los
pueden hacer funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses
lesiones graves y la muerte.
Evite que los ninos tengon acceso a los armas de fuego
guardandolas siempre con llave y descargadas cuando
no las este utilizando. Si usted tiene un arma de fuego
cargado en un lugar en que un nono tiene acceso a
ella y la usa indebidamente. Le pueden dar una
multa a enviarlo a la carcel.

Importer:

European
European American
American Armory
Armory Corp.
3855 North
402 U.S. Highway
Richard Road 1
Cocoa, FLFL.
Rockledge, 32926
32955

Manufacturer:

Izhevsky Mekhanichesky Zavod

8, Promyshlennaya str.,
426063 Izhevsk, Russia